Constant Ringing in Ears - Causes + Treatment

Tinnitus is perception of a ringing noise This signals some other underlying condition such as an ear injury or age related hearing loss. These sounds could range from being a buzzing, ringing, to a hissing sound.

Tinnitus may be caused by:

Exposure to loud noise: loud noises emanating from honking, firearms or heavy machinery can lead to tinnitus.

Blockage of the ear: due to earwax or fluid present in the ears, leads to tinnitus.

Fixation of the ear bone: Any stiffening of the middle bone in the ear could impair your hearing and result in this condition.

Certain factors such as smoking, age, sex (men are prone to this disorder) and heart related disorders increase the risks of being affected by this condition.

Treatment:
The treatment of this condition begins with the identification of the underlying condition, if any. The various treatment options are –

Removal of earwax: Excess earwax has gotten rid of which can relieve symptoms of tinnitus.

Suppression of noise: Certain machines, known as white noise machines, produce random sounds such as the sound of rain or the sounds of waves, thus eliminating the ‘hearing’ of sounds which are common to this condition.

Medications: Certain medications can help reduce the severity of the symptoms.